Few dishes photograph quite as well as enchiladas, especially when they are covered in rich sauces, melted cheese, crema, and colorful toppings. Home cooks and diners on Reddit have shared everything from classic red and green versions to mole-covered plates, breakfast twists, and family recipes passed down through generations. These photos show just how many different ways people are serving up this comforting favorite.
Homemade Enchiladas Made as a Sweet Surprise
One Reddit cook surprised his partner with homemade enchiladas de carnitas, with the real star being a sauce made from guajillo, ancho, and arbol chiles, tomato, garlic, onion, and a touch of cacao. The enchiladas were filled with carnitas, onion, and quesillo, then topped with cabbage and queso fresco. The effort definitely impressed commenters, with one Reddit user saying, “Looks delicious! She’s a lucky lady.”
Beef and Cheese Enchiladas With a Full Homemade Spread
A Reddit cook shared a generous homemade plate featuring beef and cheese enchiladas alongside bean and cheese tostadas, rice, and guacamole. The enchiladas were made with a homemade chile sauce using dried pasilla, guajillo, and arbol chiles, then baked with plenty of cheese until bubbly. Commenters loved the entire spread, with one Reddit user rating it a solid 10 out of 10 and praising the perfectly melted cheese.
An Enchilada Plate That Started a Debate
Reddit user dentalexaminer shared a restaurant plate labeled as enchiladas, served with refried beans in a fried tortilla cup, rice, crema fresca, and pickled vegetables. The original poster was disappointed with the meal, but many commenters thought it looked better than the review suggested. Others argued that the saucy tortilla looked more like a burrito mojado than a traditional enchilada, while Reddit user Alonso264 said that although it was not especially authentic, it still looked delicious.
Enchiladas Rojas de Papa
This homemade plate of enchiladas rojas de papa puts potatoes at the center, with the filling tucked into sauce-coated tortillas and finished with plenty of toppings. The combination drew praise from commenters, with Reddit user WelfareLyfe saying that “Papa enchiladas are heavily underrated.” Another user was just as impressed by the presentation, saying the photo looked so perfect they wished their own food shots turned out that well.
Chicken Enchiladas Get an Extra Boost From Fried Eggs
Reddit user Notorious2again shared chicken enchiladas topped with fried eggs and covered in New Mexican red chile sauce. The eggs turn an already hearty plate into something that feels just as fitting for breakfast as dinner, and commenters were very much on board with the combination. Reddit user general-illness summed it up simply: “Everything is better with a fried egg.”
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Birthday Enchiladas Made for a Special Request
Reddit user strujill shared a plate of homemade enchiladas made by their dad for a birthday request, complete with plenty of crema and classic sides. The meal clearly struck a nostalgic chord with commenters, with Reddit user lifeisfascinatingly_ saying enchiladas used to be their own birthday request to their mom every year. Another commenter admitted the photo had them craving enchiladas immediately.
Chicken Enchiladas With Plenty of Melted Monterey Jack
Reddit user Kreebeaux shared homemade chicken enchiladas filled with slow-cooked seasoned chicken and shredded Monterey Jack cheese. The cheesy, sauce-covered dish drew plenty of praise, even while commenters debated whether the preparation was traditional. Reddit user guzam13 kept things simple, commenting, “Looks delish. Enjoy. Don’t mind the haters.”
Steak and Cheese Enchilada Plate
A Reddit user shared a plate featuring a 6-ounce steak alongside a cheese enchilada and two sides, making the meal stand out as much for the price as the food itself. The combination of grilled steak, a saucy enchilada, and classic sides looked like a filling restaurant order without a particularly high bill.
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Enchiladas Made From a Family Recipe
A Reddit user shared a batch of homemade enchiladas after learning how to make them from their mom, giving the dish a personal family connection beyond the food itself. The finished enchiladas drew plenty of praise, with Reddit user PerlaDeOro commenting, “Now these are enchiladas.” Other commenters asked for the recipe and praised how authentic and delicious the plate looked.
Homemade Red Enchiladas Sparked a Tortilla Debate
Reddit user Garden_HenH20 shared a pan of homemade enchiladas made with flour tortillas and a homemade red enchilada sauce, then baked until the cheese on top was melted. The flour tortillas quickly became the main topic in the comments, with several users arguing that traditional enchiladas should be made with corn instead. Still, the homemade sauce earned praise, and Reddit user lifeisfascinatingly_ said they were “really proud” of the cook for making it from scratch.
Red and Green Chicken Enchiladas Offer the Best of Both Worlds
A Reddit cook shared both red and green chicken enchiladas, using flour tortillas for the red version and corn tortillas for the green. The green enchiladas were topped with a homemade tomatillo and avocado sauce plus spicy cabbage slaw, making the plate especially colorful. Reddit user gabrielbabb praised the result, saying they finally looked like the kind of enchiladas they expected to see.
Enchiladas de Lengua Turn Beef Tongue Into the Main Attraction
Reddit user CalifaDaze shared enchiladas de lengua with refried beans inside after trying them at a historic Mexico City restaurant. The unusual filling surprised some commenters, but others were immediately interested in the idea. Reddit user stefaniemarie21 said the dish reminded them of their mom cooking lengua at home and added that they had never thought about putting it in enchiladas before, but now wanted to try it.
New Mexico Style Cheese Enchiladas Served Christmas Style
Reddit user Notorious2again shared a plate of New Mexico style cheese enchiladas served Christmas style, meaning both red and green chile sauces make an appearance. The colorful, sauce-covered enchiladas quickly won over commenters, with Reddit user thirdeyecactus saying, “I will take 2 orders please!” Another commenter said they looked great even without the fried egg often added on top.
Chicken Mole Enchiladas Covered in Rich, Dark Sauce
A Reddit cook shared a plate of chicken mole enchiladas smothered in a deep, glossy mole sauce, with the tender chicken filling tucked inside soft tortillas. The dark sauce gives the plate its standout look and adds the sweet, earthy, chile-forward flavor mole is known for. It is the kind of enchilada plate that looks especially rich and comforting.
Enchiladas Dressed Up With Plenty of Toppings
Reddit user redd_hott shared a colorful plate of homemade enchiladas after seeing another post in the community that looked so good they decided to make their own that same day. The finished dish was generously topped and clearly satisfied the craving, while commenters were equally impressed. Reddit user Loco_2005 kept it simple, saying, “Looks delicious.”
Tricolor Enchiladas Inspired by the Mexican Flag
A Reddit cook shared a beginner attempt at tricolor enchiladas, using red sauce, sour cream, and green tomatillo sauce to create the colors of the Mexican flag. The cheese-filled enchiladas were finished with onion, cilantro, and cotija cheese, making the final plate especially colorful. One Reddit user said the dish would qualify as “banderas,” a term used when red and green sauces are arranged to resemble the Mexican flag.
